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In the News: Rachel Moran on Delays in ICE Shooting Probe
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with NPR about the status of federal investigations into recent ICE-related shootings in Minnesota. Moran raised concerns about the lack of progress and transparency, noting that federal authorities appear to be limiting state access to key evidence. From the story: But Minnesota…
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In the News: Rachel Moran on Minneapolis Police Chief Conduct Complaints
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to WCCO-TV about the surge of conduct complaints made regarding Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. Moran highlighted the anonymous nature of the conduct complaints. From the story: Professor Rachel Moran, a police accountability expert with the University of St. Thomas School of Law, said… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Legal Tensions Over Religious Freedom
In the NewsThomas Berg, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with Law360 about a group of federal cases that could influence how courts balance religious liberty with workplace discrimination laws. Berg noted that the cases, now before the Fourth Circuit, raise unresolved legal questions about the extent to which religious employers… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Proposed Law After Church Protest
In the NewsThomas Berg, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about a proposed Minnesota bill aimed at preventing disruptions during religious services. Berg said the proposal aims to balance religious freedom with free speech rights, noting that while demonstrations are allowed outside, disrupting services could be unlawful. From the article:Disruption,… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Trump’s Fraud Crackdown and Clemency Record
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The New York Times about tensions between President Donald Trump’s recent push to crack down on fraud and his history of granting clemency to individuals convicted of similar crimes. Osler said the approach reflects a broader contradiction in how fraud is… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Police Credibility Lists
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the role of Brady lists, which track law enforcement officers with credibility issues that must be disclosed in court. Moran explained that even when an officer’s inaccurate statements were not intentional, they can still be relevant to… -
In the News: Rachel Moran and Mark Osler on Federal Officer Investigation
In the NewsRachel Moran and Mark Osler, professors at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The Associated Press about Hennepin County’s investigation into federal immigration officers involved in Operation Metro Surge. Moran said prosecutors are evaluating whether agents acted outside the scope of their authority, and Osler said the inquiry could help bring… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Video Evidence in ICE Encounters
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to FOX 9 about false claims surrounding ICE encounters. Cell phone videos and third-party surveillance videos have been crucial evidence to reveal what happened when immigration agents used force against the public. The majority of ICE agents are not currently outfitted with… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Minnesota Gun Case Dismissal
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to The New York Times about a recent case dismissal in Minnesota. The U.S. attorney’s office dismissed a gun case because of a speedy trial violation. The situation seemed to occur because of lack of staff at the office. From the article:The… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Immigration Cases
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to Vineeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio about the status of Minnesota immigration cases. After federal officials announced a drawdown of agents in Minnesota, Wiebe provided an update on how the St. Thomas law clinic experiences immigration court cases in the state. …